House Speaker John Boehner should understand that half of America does not belong to the wealthy and half of this great country does not belong to the middle class and the poor. We are all united for the common good and purpose to make this great nation work for all.

In this modern world in which we all live, paying our fair share of taxes should not divide us. In my opinion, it is an insult to the intelligence of all Americans when Boehner makes the claim that half of the people in America making over $250,000 are small business owners, and therefore should not pay more taxes.

This claim does not hold water. Many of the small business owners, Republicans and Democrats, voted to re-elect President Barack Obama. It is time for Boehner to stand up to the right wing elements in the House of Representatives. The voters that gave President Obama a second term are very much aware of the stonewalling that existed in his first term to prevent a second term.

Obama won, and it’s time for the House of Representatives to restore some trust by working for the people to avert the “fiscal cliff. “ It is in their hands to undo their damage.